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Dec

2024

The PDP Shadow Government Was A Grand Plot By Ikpeazu And His Associates To Cover N500 Billion LG Funds Heist – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, LGA, Politics

THE PDP SHADOW GOVERNMENT WAS A GRAND PLOT BY IKPEAZU AND HIS ASSOCIATES TO COVER N500 BILLION LG FUNDS HEISTS. The camp of Okezie Ikpeazu and his thieving cabal while in government were thrown into confusion on the 20th of November when Honorable Justice Bello Kawu of the FCT High Court judicial division granted an ex parte order following an application by one patriotic Abia citizen, Mr. Chidiebere Ojukwu to open trial of N500 Billion 17 Abia local governments funds from 2019 to 2023. The Honourable Justice Bello Kawu had ordered the EFCC to proceed to file the outcome of…

Dec

2024

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Location Of Airport: Abia State Government (ABSG) Engages Nsulu People People, Secures Support

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Transportation, Works

LOCATION OF AIRPORT: ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT (ABSG) ENGAGES NSULU PEOPLE, SECURES SUPPORT. Abia State Government (ABSG) has engaged the people of Nsulu clan in Isialangwa North LGA and secured their support for government to go ahead with the proposed siting of Abia Airport in their community. This followed a protest from a section of the host communities in Nsulu against the proposed siting of the Abia airport in the area. Speaking to the press after a crucial meeting with the representatives of the various host communities of the proposed airport project site, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor…

Dec

2024

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2024 OHAFIA DAY CELEBRATION: 4 Onwa Ohafia Members To Be Decorated With Honours And Awards

Abia State, Abia North, Abuja, News Flash, People & Events

2024 OHAFIA DAY CELEBRATION ABUJA: 4 Onwa Ohafia Members To Be Decorated With Honours And Awards. Dr Alex Chioma Otti OFR, Governor of Abia State; His Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu NSE, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Senator Representing ABIA North), Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa( Member, Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Fed. Constituency) along with other high-profile personalities, are expected to grace the 2024 Ohafia Day celebration, organised by Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) Abuja Branch. The event, titled ‘Exterminate Vandalism: Let There Be Light in Ohafia’, is scheduled for Saturday, 7 December, at…

Dec

2024

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France Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted After Vote Of No -Confidence

Foreign Affairs, International, Politics, World News

France Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted After No-confidence Vote French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted after the parliament voted in support of a motion of no confidence. The members of parliament voted in support of the motion against Barnier by 331 votes. The move marks the first time France’s government has collapsed in a no-confidence vote since 1962. Barnie’s leadership was called into question after “he used special powers to push through his budget without a vote.” Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Rally and Éric Coquerel of the radical left accused the former prime minister of…

Dec

2024

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How ICPC Uncovered $300,000 Students’ Funds In Suspicious Account

Crime, FGN, News Flash

How ICPC Uncovered $300,000 Students’ Funds In Suspicious Account The chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, has revealed how the commission in partnership with the Bureau of Public Procurement, successfully intercepted and blocked $300,000. He said the money was set aside for a students’ Information and Communication Technology program, which was being funnelled through suspicious accounts. Aliyu emphasized the importance of cooperation between sister agencies to prevent corrupt officials from carrying out illicit activities. He explained, “It was BPP that gave us an idea because something strange was happening concerning ICT…

Dec

2024

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‘Nobody Can Do Anything,’ – Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Breaks Silence Amid Deportation Saga

Gossips, Human Rights, International, News Flash, Religion

‘NoBody Can Do Anything,’ Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Breaks Silence Amid Deportation Saga Nigerian-born UK pastor Tobi Adegboyega has addressed recent reports of his impending deportation to Nigeria. The former leader of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, which was shut down following allegations of a £1.87 million fraud, has lost his legal battle against deportation despite asserting that the move would infringe upon his human rights. An immigration tribunal has ruled that the 44-year-old, who is a cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, be deported to Nigeria. According to a report by The Telegraph, investigations revealed financial misconduct within his church,…

Dec

2024

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Rebuilding ABIA: Otti’s Passion For Infrastructure Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA On Public Affairs To Governor Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

Rebuilding Abia: Otti's Passion for Infrastructure Development Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration has been on a mission to rebuild Abia State, with a strong focus on infrastructure development. The recent commissioning of Abak Street and Obiora Street in Aba is a another testament to the governor's commitment to transforming the state's infrastructure landscape. According to Governor Otti, the administration's primary target is to improve the living conditions of the general population, increase the output of goods and services, and create an environment that supports the entrepreneurial energy of the population. This vision is being actualized through the execution…

Dec

2024

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Pencom Commends Governor Otti For His Commitment To Setting Up A Seamless Pension Scheme That Outlives His Administration

Abia State, Good Governance, Labour, News Flash

PENCOM COMMENDS GOVERNOR OTTI FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO SETTING UP A SEAMLESS PENSION SCHEME THAT OUTLIVES HIS ADMINISTRATION. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has commended the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for his commitment to setup an effective and seamless pension scheme that will outlive his tenure as the State Governor. PENCOM gave the commendation on Tuesday, 3rd December, at the Umuehim Nvosi country home of the Governor when the DG of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Bridget-Oloworaran led some top officials of the Commission on a working visit to the Governor. Recall that Governor recently assented to the…

Dec

2024

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Transforming Governance: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Vision For A Professionalized Local Government Administration – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

Transforming Governance: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Vision for a Professionalized Local Government Administration Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu desire to professionalize the administration of local government is a great step towards effective governance. To achieve this, it's essential to focus on building a skilled workforce and promoting a culture of excellence within the local government. He's Key focus areas are:Personnel Administration: he providing direction and leadership to department heads and those who provide direct services to the community. Secondly, working in tandem with Governor Otti, he's sworn to be pragmatic on Management of Public Funds: Kalu is ensuring the cost-effectiveness of…

Dec

2024

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Code, Create Thrive! Abia State’s AI Master Plan – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash

Code, Create Thrive! Abia State's AI master plan Abia State's chances of coordinating homegrown coding and artificial intelligence (AI) platform are promising, given the recent training initiatives in the state. For the records, there's Growing demand for AI skills: The global AI market is projected to reach $1 trillion in revenue within a decade, creating a huge demand for AI skills. Governor Otti in tackling unemployment, has just set into motion a machinery to enable Abia State capitalize on this trend by nurturing a hybrid community of globally trained coding, AI and its own talent pool in Aba, Umuahia and…